Westlake wins opener in volleyball playoffs

At key moments Tuesday night, the Westlake High boys volleyball team could draw upon assets apparently not yet available to their opponent. "It's experience and confidence," said Warriors senior outside hitter Jacob Delson. "We've played a lot of playoff matches in the last three seasons, and I think it showed up tonight. (St. John Bosco) is a very good team, but they're a young team.

Westlake High's Brandon Kohler (13) and Colby Magorien (right) try to block a hit from the St. John Bosco side during their CIF-Southern Section Division 1 first-round playoff match at Westlake on Tuesday night. The Warriors won in four games, 25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 25-18, to reach Thursday's second round.

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Westlake High School's Ean Silbar(cq) (left) and teammate Delson Jacob celebrate winning their first match against St. John Bosco High during the first-round CIF Southern Section Division 1 volleyball match on Tuesday at Westlake High.

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Westlake High School's Miraj Patel (right) hits the ball back to St. John Bosco High School's side during their first-round CIF Southern Section Division 1 volleyball match on Tuesday at Westlake High.

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Westlake High School's Delson Jacob (right) returns a serve from St. John Bosco High School during the first-round CIF Southern Section Division 1 volleyball match on Tuesday at Westlake High.